With 2019 set to be another challenging year, managing volatility and uncertainty will be a skill all business leaders will need to nurture. Here is our checklist for helping you to review your business to ensure it’s as strong as possible. In this post, we focus on the elements that you can control especially from […]
Growing a creative Digital Marketing Agency CMC helped the directors of this digital marketing agency increase revenue by 387% in just five years. Through business planning and process reviews they continue to grow the company to maximise business value. The Challenge: Grow the business and increase asset value Create time and space for the directors’ […]
While researching for this blog I came across several articles, some from well known institutions, advising that cash flow forecasting is a useful tool when running a business. I would suggest that cash flow forecasting far from being just useful, is, in fact, absolutely essential. Phrases such as “cash is king” and “cash is the […]
As a business evolves, the managing director’s role also needs to evolve. Getting this right is one of the most important factors in the successful growth of a business. The skills, capabilities and focus that are needed in the early stages of a business have to change as the business matures and moves on to […]
I was with a potential client first week back to work in January, they were certain that the business was failing, and the imminent end of the lease on the premises would be a convenient time to wind-up the business. This decision was based upon emotion, and the natural reflective mood of the New Year. […]
Every business will experience tough times at some stage. Small businesses are especially vulnerable because their management resources are usually thin, they lack the tools to predict when difficulties will arise and they are unclear about what remedies are available to them. Tony Maynard explains some simple rules to help guide you through challenging […]
The Government Growth Vouchers Scheme provides funding to help small business owners purchase strategic advice. Businesses can claim up to £2,000 to cover 50% of the cost of advice on: finance and cash flow recruiting and developing staff improving leadership and management skills marketing, attracting and keeping customers making the most of digital technology To […]
